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Name Origin

A French feminine given name, Antoinette is a diminutive of Antonia, which itself derives from the Roman Antonius. The meaning is generally understood to be 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy,' reflecting the esteem associated with the Antonius lineage.

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Famous People

Marie Antoinette (1755-1793)

Queen of France

  • Last Queen of France before the French Revolution
  • Known for her lavish lifestyle and patronage of the arts

Antoinette Brown Blackwell (1825-1921)

Minister and Suffragist

  • First woman ordained as a minister in the United States
  • Prominent advocate for women's suffrage and social reform